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Piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in 27 years, but risks remain to seafarers, IMB cautions
July 12, 2021IMB’s latest global piracy report details 68 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships – the lowest total since 1994 – down from 98 incidents during the same period last year.
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New mobile app offers seafarers offline access to ISWAN’s 24-hour support and resources
June 30, 2021Seafarers can now download a free mobile app which can be used offline to access help, information and support around the clock. -
Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future
June 25, 2021As the world slowly moves through the pandemic, it is more important than ever to ensure that the future being built is one that is fair to… -
Social Interaction Matters – Better by design
June 10, 2021The design of a ship plays an important role in facilitating social interaction on board, from providing communal space for crew gatherings… -
ISWAN launches vaccination drive for Indian seafarers
June 08, 2021In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, we have launched a ‘Vaccination Drive for Indian Seafarers’ in collaboration with… -
Seafarers' International Relief Fund raises $530,000 and issues first grants for COVID-19 seafarer crisis
May 27, 2021Grants are to be put to work in India, including the purchase of oxygenators, estimated to save approximately 60 lives a month, but more… -
Shipping industry launches the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy
May 19, 2021Maritime companies, organisations and flag states have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy launched by BIMCO. -
Welfare Board gets national recognition through formal agreement with MCA
May 19, 2021Seafarers’ and fishers’ welfare has been boosted following the signing of a formal agreement between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and… -
Global shipping fleet to sound horns on 25 June with a #ShoutOutForSeafarers
May 18, 2021The International Chamber of Shipping is encouraging ships in ports around the world to sound their horns on Day of the Seafarer to remind… -
ICS releases Vaccination Roadmap to quicken seafarer jab rollout
May 14, 2021The International Chamber of Shipping has published a Vaccination Roadmap framework to help establish vaccination hubs dedicated to… -
The Netherlands launches vaccination programme for seafarers
May 14, 2021All seafarers working on seagoing vessels flying the Dutch flag or managed from the Netherlands are eligible for a new COVID-19…
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